Requirements

 

1. The musical selection must be one specifically written for solo performances.

     The performance may be an excerpt and may not exceed five (5) minutes.

     (Contestants not adhering to the maximum time requirements are subject to point deduction.)

 

2. Contestants must submit one (1) digital copy of the sheet music for their performance

     Email a copy of your sheet music to coraopolisnaacp@gmail.com by March 24, 2025 deadline

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3. Submissions must be clear and properly aligned on each page. 

 

4. If the selection chosen is written with piano accompaniment, it must be performed in that manner.

     

5. The composition to be performed must be consistent with the nature of the instrument and the level

     of musical proficiency of the performer.

 

6. The selection of music and instrument is solely the decision of the contestant.

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7. No instruments will be provided at the local competition. A piano will be provided at the national competition only.

 

8. Live accompaniment is permitted for this competition.

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Contestants Will Be Judged By The Following Criteria:

 

Interpretation, Expression, Tempo, Phrasing, and Historically appropriate style (20 pts)

 

Intonation and touch (piano) (20 pts)

 

Stage presence, choice of music (20 pts)

 

Technique, articulation, Breathing, Rhythm, Facility and Accuracy (20 pts)

 

Tone quality, Beauty, Control and Characteristic timbre (20 pts)

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